The Saintfield Charity Christmas Ride

Every year since 2007, riders have ridden through Saintfield to raise money for charity. Saturday was a dull, dreary day, but Saintfield was brightened with tinsel and Christmas cheer. First they went one way...

(I couldn't resist this photo!)

Side saddle riders:

As they went the riders wished the gathered crowd a merry Christmas.

Aww...

This horse's costume was the most elaborate!

Even a dog joined in.

The convoy turned at the roundabout and went back the way they came. A beautiful Friesian team.